TOP 30 BOOK MANUFACTURERS — CLIMBING THE STACKS

What influence has Asia had on book manufacturers in North America?

Edwards: For what we do in one- and two-color work, [Asia] hasn’t affected us yet. “Yet” is the operative word. We hear about a lot of pressure on the four-color printers and, ultimately if that happens, more capacity will be available in the U.S., and that makes our world even more competitive. I think the answer to Asia is short-run and quick turnaround, just-in-time inventory.